‘Convincing’ evidence the pill can cause depression And some types are worse than others, writes psychiatrist Professor Jayashri Kulkarni.
‘Really encouraging’ first RACGP meeting with new health minister A group from the college has visited the incoming Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler as he gets his feet under a new desk in Canberra.
Pandemic prompts massive spike in My Health Record use Immunisation details and PCR results have raised the database’s profile, but queries remain about its reliability and usage among general practices.
Assistance dogs found to help autistic children A small study has shown specially trained dogs can help provide ‘a whole new world of freedom’ to autistic children and their families.
CrazySocks4Docs message continues to grow Doctors across Australia and the world have donned crazy socks in a show of solidarity for colleagues who may be doing it tough.
Third Australian monkeypox case identified The newly identified case comes days after the WHO said ‘widespread’ human-to-human transmission is already occurring.
‘Never underestimate the power of a GP’: Dr Daniel Byrne’s story In support of CrazySocks4Docs, the Chair of RACGP South Australia and Northern Territory shares his own mental health struggles and how he coped.
New way of identifying men at risk of depression and suicide Developed by the University of Adelaide, the tool can reportedly flag men who have ‘up to 30 times’ the risk of suicidal ideation.
Mark Butler confirmed as Minister for Health and Aged Care The newly appointed minister will be key to shaping the future of primary care under the Albanese Government.
Why GPs’ self-care matters: Jono’s devastating story Dr Jonathan Morling took his own life earlier this year. His wife, Caroline, talks to newsGP about her drive to improve mental health outcomes for doctors.